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Hornady Backcountry Defense is the round you want to have on hand when things get dicey in the field, to make sure you get home alive.

These sturdy hammer-fired, budget-friendly pistols pack plenty of punch in both calibers, and provide an excellent, consistent testbed to compare the attributes of .45 ACP and 10mm Auto.

The traditional projectile has been under attack of late.

This new series of pest control round fires birdshot along with a hardcast lead solid for added punch. B. Gil Horman tests its performance in six of its seven available chamberings.

Dennis Bradely takes on one of the most heated caliber debates of modern times—a battle of .45 caliber big-bores.

Winchester has revamped its monometal performer in the new Copper Impact ammunition line, expanding the game-taking ability of its tried and tested Copper Extreme Point bullet introduced in 2018. No matter your quarry, you won’t be disappointed with its performance.

Perplexed by which handgun/cartridge combination best suits your hunting needs? We’re here to help.

Both are cartridges are suitable for nearly any big-game animal, save the African dangerous heavyweights, and both have fervent, passionate followers. Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the similarities, differences and applications of each.

This classic cartridge is a perfect fit for most handgun hunters. Observant hunters will immediately recognize that the .41 Magnum offers notably better external and terminal ballistics than the .357, yet is slightly more shooter-friendly than the .44.